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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,680.40, 28,020.60 and 18,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,680.40, 28,020.60 and 18,550.80 is: 27,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,680.40 : 28,020.60 = 18,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,680.40/28,020.60 = 18,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,680.40x = 28,020.60 × 18,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,680.40x = 519,804,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,804,546.48/18,680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,826.20

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